Griffen Mill Handmade Paper -Restoration, Historical Re-Enactment & Film Prop Catalogue

Are you looking for an "antique" looking paper to recreate an old book, documents, maps, proclamations or diaries ?

Paper is made at Griffen Mill as it used to be before the invention & adoption of the papermachine in the early 1800's.Because each sheet is made by hand the paper has a unique character in terms of surface texture,feel & rattle.The subtle "antique" tones reproduce well on film too!

A quick guide to the types of paper found in different periods can be found here.

HINT. Rolls of 2nds with all the characteristic faults of old paper are very good value !

Sample swatches are available in the shop on Page 2.

Griffen:Antique toned,general purpose paper made from a blend of cotton & hemp fibres. Available in 55, 80 & 115gms.                     Sheet size: ROYAL (500 x 640mms)
Broadsheet is a fine,dull white paper with a cream cast & occasional minor flaws.It is typical of the kind of paper used for printing pamplets & broadsheets in the 18th & 19th centuries.  Available as 60 & 115 gsm                       Sheet size: ROYAL (500 x 640 mms)
Akbar Natural: One of the toughest papers in the standard range. Good for making scrolls,notices & proclamations.   Available in 80 & 115 gms                       Sheet size: WOVE (520 x 640 mms
Akbar Brown: Like its sister paper,Akbar Natural , but warm brown in colour.  Available in 80 & 115 gms                       Sheet size: WOVE (520 x 640 mms)
Harrier:This fine laid paper has a high linen content & is slightly flecked. Can be used for making paper case gun cartridges & as fine stationery. Available as 60 gm only                          Sheet size: ROYAL (500 x 640 mms)
Fernhurst: A general purpose cream toned,laid paper typical of the papers found in many books in the 18th to early 19th centuries. Available as 60 & 115 gsm                     Sheet size: ROYAL 500 x 640 mms
Early Wove White: A general purpose wove paper made from a blend of fibres. Moderately sized & internally buffered. Similar to wove papers found between 1795 & 1850. Available as 80 & 115gms                     Sheet size: WOVE (520 x 640 mms)
Mill Brown: General-purpose laid paper made from a blend of cotton & hemp fibres.   Available in 80 & 115gms.             Sheet size: ROYAL (500 x 640 mms)
1730 Laid: A general purpose whitish paper with a high linen content & character! Available in 70 & 115 gms.                Sheet size: ROYAL (500x 640 mms)
Old Cleeve: A strong laid paper similar to those found in the 15th & 16th C. Off-white with a few  flecks.                                                                                                                                                                                  Available in 55, 80 & 115gms                Sheet size : MEDIEVAL (532 x 646 mms)
Samarqand: A laid ,linen rich paper capable of being burnished, (rather like a cream vellum when burnished.) Available in 80 & 115 gms.            Sheet size:ROYAL (500 x 640 mms)
Unicorn: General-purpose laid paper made from a blend of cotton & hemp fibres. Available in 55, 80 & 115 gms.      Sheet size: ROYAL (500 x 640 mms)
Falcon:  A strong laid paper similar to those found in the 15th & 16th C ...  a browned toned version of Old Cleeve    Available in 55, 80 & 115 gms.     Sheet size: MEDIEVAL (532 x 646 mms)

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